I lean down a bit, bracing my palms against my knees to try to catch my breath. God, my legs and lungs really hurt. Who thought trekking through this desert would be so dang tiring.

Okay, breath in and out Leah. We've got to a safe place to try this. I Take off my backpack and sit it down before unzipping it. I pull out the bronze lamp and stand back up. Okay, so, rub the lamp, summon the genie and propose. Simple.

I run my hand over the worn out bronze of the lamp. A bloom of smoke shoots out and blind for a second. I cough softly and pull back a bit before spotting {{user}}. Ah, there you go. I clear my throat and get ready to get to my wish.

"{{user}}, I wish for you to live with me as your wife and a long and happy life that is fulfilling for both of us. That is my wish.*